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Ohio vs. Ball State prediction: Ohio favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/16/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Ohio vs Ball State predictions for college basketball Friday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Friday at 8:30 PM ET as the favored Ohio takes on Ball State in men's college basketball action at John E. Worthen Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Ohio as the most likely winner of the Ohio vs. Ball State game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ohio vs. Ball State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Ohio and Ball State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio a 69% chance of defeating Ball State. Our predicted final score has Ohio winning 75-70.
According to our model, Ball State (+5.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Ohio vs. Ball State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ohio | Ball State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-105) | +5.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -225 | +190 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ohio vs. Ball State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Ball State +5.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Ohio | -225 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ohio to win.
Ohio vs. Ball State game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball game between Ball State and Ohio at John E. Worthen Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Ohio vs. Ball State
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: John E. Worthen Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Ball State on Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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